Why Bake Cakes in an Air FryerAn air fryer preheats in minutes, not tens, and the dry, jolting heat it loops through its chamber does something strange to a cake. It imitates the breath of a tiny, focused oven. Oppressive kitchen heat and long waits? Those vanish. The...

Crispy Vegetables and SidesRoasted Potatoes and WedgesPotatoes in an air fryer develop crackling exteriors and molten interiors. This gadget transforms ordinary spuds into wedges worth squabbling over. Vegetables get the same treatment. Broccoli gains charred edges....

Why the Air Fryer Is a Steak Game-ChangerBenefits of Air-Frying SteakMost home cooks assume a good steak needs a screaming pan or a smoky grill. The air fryer changes that thinking altogether. A fan circulates heat around the meat, searing the outside while the...